SMALLER POWER BRAKE BOOSTER NEEDED

SLICK65 · Post by **SLICK65** » August 7, 2011, 8:38 am

IN need of a smaller brake booster 7 or 8" for my 65 f100.it has been converted to power brakes from a 73 but the booster is about 10.5".the reason I need a smaller one is because I put taller valve covers
on.any help would be appreciated.

Shadow · Post by **Shadow** » August 7, 2011, 9:24 am

I Used The 7" Dual-Diaphragm Not Much Room With The Y-Block..... .

johnzmu · Post by **johnzmu** » August 7, 2011, 9:38 am

Would one from a bumpside work for ya? I think they are a bit smaller.

SLICK65 · Post by **SLICK65** » August 7, 2011, 9:46 am

Shadow wrote:I Used The 7" Dual-Diaphragm Not Much Room With The Y-Block..... .

is it a universal?

SLICK65 · Post by **SLICK65** » August 7, 2011, 9:47 am

johnzmu wrote:Would one from a bumpside work for ya? I think they are a bit smaller.

possibly not sure about the hook ups to pedal

Shadow · Post by **Shadow** » August 7, 2011, 11:25 am

I Ordered Mine From Performance Online.. They Have Good Tech Support. http://www.performanceonline.com/Power- ... rs-c-1096/

SLICK65 · Post by **SLICK65** » August 8, 2011, 5:09 am

Shadow wrote:I Ordered Mine From Performance Online.. They Have Good Tech Support. http://www.performanceonline.com/Power- ... rs-c-1096/

thanks for the help.

Hoofbeat Racer · Post by **Hoofbeat Racer** » August 8, 2011, 11:16 am

I used a 7" booster from a 70 Torino. It bolted right up to the 76 brackets and used the 76 master cylinder. Even got it from NAPA still. It clears my tall Ford Motorsport valve covers on the 460

64Ranger · Post by **64Ranger** » August 8, 2011, 1:54 pm

I used a OEM booster from a 65-66 F-100 on my 64. It was pretty small.

Kind of a closeup shot of the light switch, but I can get a better picture if you need it.

PFM-64f100 · Post by **PFM-64f100** » August 8, 2011, 3:55 pm

My Hydro boaster from a GT mustang (2000ish) is small and doesn't come close to touching the 460. It was an easy install. They do sell them new with the alum bracket.

just another option to think about.

SLICK65 · Post by **SLICK65** » August 9, 2011, 5:05 am

PFM-64f100 wrote:My Hydro boaster from a GT mustang (2000ish) is small and doesn't come close to touching the 460. It was an easy install. They do sell them new with the alum bracket. just another option to think about.

I like the idea of the hydroboost.how much do you think this setup runs?do you have any pics?thanks

SLICK65 · Post by **SLICK65** » August 9, 2011, 5:07 am

Hoofbeat Racer wrote:I used a 7" booster from a 70 Torino. It bolted right up to the 76 brackets and used the 76 master cylinder. Even got it from NAPA still. It clears my tall Ford Motorsport valve covers on the 460

I have been looking at the torino-ranchero boosters.did it hook up to the cantilever bracket or straight to the pedal?do you know what the outside dimensions are? thanks

PFM-64f100 · Post by **PFM-64f100** » August 9, 2011, 9:24 am

SLICK65 wrote:
PFM-64f100 wrote:My Hydro boaster from a GT mustang (2000ish) is small and doesn't come close to touching the 460. It was an easy install. They do sell them new with the alum bracket. just another option to think about.
I like the idea of the hydroboost.how much do you think this setup runs?do you have any pics?thanks

My setup ran me $25 for the unit + new MC (70's mustang). Of course the $25 was a bone yard price.

Then the cost of braided steel -6 lines and a few fittings. $50 ish est.

I know I have better pictures at home but here are a couple from the Crew Cab. I will post some more up tonight of the 64 with the 460 in it. The 65 (crewcab) all I had to do was a flat plate and all lined up. The 64 required a little bit more of a stand off.

This is a good article on how I built the bracket for the 64.

http://www.ncspecialties.com/autobody/hydro/index.htm

This is a place that sells them new. Not cheap.

But they have the pre made bracket for your truck (65). And more information on how to hook it all up. I love the brakes now in both of my trucks. Nice pedeal..

http://www.hydratechbraking.com/

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Hoofbeat Racer · Post by **Hoofbeat Racer** » August 9, 2011, 2:41 pm

It bolted right up to the bracket. I had to make some minor linkage adjustments. Not home right now so can't you any measurements. In retrospect, I should have done a hydroboost setup as I have hardly any vacuum. I guess the only time you really need it is at the end of a straight line right, LOL

SLICK65 · Post by **SLICK65** » August 9, 2011, 7:57 pm

thanks for all the help guys.I'm gonna try the torino booster first and see how that works out.I'll post some pics when I get it done.

SLICK65 · Post by **SLICK65** » August 28, 2011, 8:41 am

INSTALLED THE TORINO BOOSTER WORKS PERFECT.THANKS FOR ALL THE IDEAS

turtle1056 · Post by **turtle1056** » August 29, 2011, 8:57 am

I used this one and it fit perfectly, and was very inexpensive whe ncompared to parts store prices

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_W0QQcmd ... 0642912398

Ken

TxSlick66 · Post by **TxSlick66** » August 31, 2011, 10:28 pm

Fox 1990 V8 Mustang booster works very well, and rod is right length for the pedal. You would need to relocate the pedal pin downward about an inch. I had to trim the vertical braces on the firewall but I reinforced the pedal support (which did not really need it). It is 7" diameter and dual diaphragm.

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